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The New York Times Sexualizes and Sensationalizes Death of Transgender Woman

| May 15, 2012

Much to Celebrate

Much to Celebrate

| March 8, 2012

Today is International Women's Day. Christine Ahn and the Global Fund for Women mark the occasion by recalling substantial wins for women in 2011. More »

Minnesota Women and the GLBT Community Score Electoral Victories

Minnesota Women and the GLBT Community Score Electoral Victories

| January 17, 2012

One of two Minnesota women who won seats at a special election last week, Susan Allen becomes the first openly lesbian Native American to be elected to a state legislature. More »

Sexual Politics at Penn State—An Inside Look

Sexual Politics at Penn State—An Inside Look

| January 6, 2012

The author, professor emerita of Penn State University, describes the culture that produced the recent scandal—and suggests a path to a needed focus on the victims of such abuse. More »

Newsbrief: The Media’s Groping Problem and the IMF: Violating Women Since 1945

| May 24, 2011

Newsbrief: IMF Head Arrested for Sexual Assault and Peace Corps Volunteers Speak Out About Rape

| May 16, 2011

Newsbrief:  Hollywood Gender Gap Persists in Top Films, Transgender Rights Make Headway

| April 26, 2011

Hollaback! by the Hundreds Effort Salutes International Women’s Day 2011

March 8, 2011

WMC, GLAAD, & Natl Hispanic Media Coaliton joint FCC action & video/project

March 2, 2011

Defense of Marriage Act—Obama Changes His Mind

Defense of Marriage Act—Obama Changes His Mind

| March 2, 2011

While the president still is reportedly struggling with the issue of gay marriage personally, the author explores the legal and political ramifications of his decision that DOMA violates the constitution. More »